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Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

Why Your Business Should Have a Shareholders’ Agreement

September 21, 2026

A shareholders’ agreement can be one of the most important documents a company’s owners put in place. When everything is going well, it’s easy to…

Why Every Business Needs a 12-Month Profit Improvement Plan

September 14, 2026

Growing sales is an obvious goal for most businesses. But higher turnover doesn’t necessarily mean higher profits. A business can increase its sales while seeing…

Could You Save on Childcare Costs with Tax-Free Childcare?

September 7, 2026

With childcare costs continuing to be a significant expense for many working families, it’s worth checking whether you could benefit from the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. The…

Do You Need to Pay Tax on Your Side Hustle?

August 31, 2026

Turning a hobby into a side business can be a great way to earn some extra income. But if your side hustle is bringing in…

HMRC Contacts Self-Employed People About National Insurance Gaps

August 24, 2026

HMRC is contacting some self-employed individuals whose National Insurance records may contain gaps that could affect their State Pension entitlement. If you receive a letter…

Strengthen Your Small Business Cybersecurity with the NCSC’s Free Cyber Action Toolkit

November 24, 20250Comments

In today’s digital world, even the smallest business can be a target for cybercrime. With online threats continuing to rise, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging small businesses across the…

Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?

November 17, 20250Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 75 days left to file their Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed for the 2024–25 tax…

How to Save on Childcare Costs with the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

November 17, 20250Comments

Running your own business often means balancing client deadlines, cashflow, and family life — and childcare can be one of the biggest pressures on working parents. With the autumn half-term…

Weekly Cash Flow Checks: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead of Financial Surprises

November 10, 20250Comments

For any business — large or small — cash flow is the lifeblood that keeps everything moving. Even a profitable company can run into serious trouble if cash stops flowing smoothly. Yet…

Why Thinking Like a CFO Can Help You Shape Your Business

November 3, 20250Comments

For many small and medium-sized business owners, tasks like bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns are a regular part of running the business. These activities are essential — they keep you…

Autumn Budget 2025 – What Could Be Ahead for Businesses?

October 27, 20250Comments

The Autumn Budget is set to be announced on 26 November, and while we don’t yet know the full picture, the Chancellor’s recent speech in Liverpool offered some clear clues about what may…